Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo
Become an expert in making nerikiri wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet, in a cozy Tokyo home near the Kanda River.
Highlights
Make traditional Japanese sweets that best suit the season
Yuko's husband from Australia will join during tea time for a chat
Enjoy a nice view of Kanda River during the class
10 meals
Experience Details
In this private home cooking course, you’ll learn the history and culture behind traditional Japanese sweets as you make your own!
This lesson focuses on nerikiri wagashi, which are so pretty you may not want to eat them! Nevertheless, they taste as good as they look, and are sure to impress anyone you make them for (even if it’s yourself).
Yuko, our host, has made it her life’s work to introduce foreigners to the ancient art of wagashi. Certified by the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, you’ll be in good hands as you mold the dough into a seasonal motif. Upon finishing, enjoy your sweets with a cozy cup of matcha and a nice chat with Yuko’s husband, who is from Australia. Set against the backdrop of the Kanda River in Tokyo, the views will be as lovely as the memories you’ll create.
Take the recipe home with you and try it on your own, as you’ll receive a downloadable version on your way out.
Experience flow:
A little seasonal story about the dish
Make the nerikiri wagashi with Yuko’s expert guidance
Eat your sweets with a cup of green tea (matcha) or coffee
Inclusions
Ingredients for two pieces of nerikiri wagashi
Matcha green tea to drink with the wagashi
Downloadable recipe
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet directly at the host’s house in Bunkyo Ward near Waseda and Edogawabashi Stations. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Children under 4 years old cannot join this experience
Aprons are available upon request
Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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10 meals
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